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Stephen Barrick began his career more than 20 years ago as a law clerk in Houston, Texas, where he worked at the federal district court. He later joined international firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, where he practiced trial and appellate law. Since 2008, Mr. Barrick has made his home at Hick Thomas LLP, where he focuses on business litigation and appeals. Mr. Barrick is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has earned selection to Texas...

With nearly 30 years of experience, Terry D. Kernell assists clients in complex commercial litigation, although he often lends his experience and expertise in probate litigation and personal injury matters. Mr. Kernell has handled cases in federal and state courts as well as domestic and international arbitrations. His experience includes business contracts and torts, trade secrets, antitrust, and qui tam claims under the federal False Claims Act. He has served as lead counsel for individuals...

W. Cleland Dade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. W. Cleland practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized W. Cleland Dade since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which W. Cleland Dade is held by other lawyers.

Michael Bennett is a Houston, Texas attorney with CM Law, LLP . His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law , with an emphasis on complex business disputes, investigations, and litigation involving energy, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and other business clients. Michael advises and represents clients in disputes involving joint operating agreements, joint venture agreements, service and supply agreements, foreign agency agreements, and employee retirement...

Daniel “Danny” Ramirez represents public and private employers in labor, employment , and immigration matters throughout Houston, Texas and across the country. As a partner at Monty & Ramirez LLP , Danny advises businesses on a wide range of workplace and workforce issues, including employment law compliance, labor relations, workplace investigations, employee discipline, wage and hour matters, discrimination and retaliation claims, and Form I-9 compliance. His practice areas ...

Mark Merrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Mark practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Merrell since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark Merrell is held by other lawyers.

Cameron Pope is a seasoned appellate specialist and Partner at Hicks Thomas LLP. After beginning his legal career as a federal law clerk, he spent over two decades in the appellate litigation group of a global law firm before joining Hicks Thomas in 2024. Mr. Pope represents clients in high-stakes appeals across a wide array of industries, including healthcare, energy, employment benefits, and toxic torts. His appellate experience is both broad and deep, and he has consistently secured favora...

Paul Genender is a partner in the Complex Litigation and Arbitration practice, chair of the Texas Commercial Litigation practice, and co-chair of the Houston office at Paul Hastings. Mr. Genender is a seasoned trial lawyer with an established track record of courtroom success representing plaintiffs, defendants, debtors, and creditors. Mr. Genender represents clients in a wide range of business disputes, including antitrust, breach of contract, business fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair...

Eric Rhine is a Houston, Texas attorney with Spagnoletti Law Firm . A native of Beaumont, Texas, he joined the firm in 2016. Mr. Rhine attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with high honors in two years. He double-majored in Government and History and was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Rhine attended Baylor University School of Law, where he received the Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship. Since graduating from law school, he has represented clients in a wi...

Samuel J. Louis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Health Care Law. Samuel J. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel J. Louis since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Samuel J. Louis is held by other lawyers.